Total Replacement of Varus Ankle: Three-Component Prosthesis Design.

Abstract

In the past few decades, total ankle replacement (TAR) has become an increasingly recommended and accepted treatment in patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. However, controversy still exists about the appropriate indications for TAR, specifically in ankles with coronal plane deformities. Although not explicitly proved, the long-term success of TAR seems to largely depend on the extent to which the surgeon is able to balance the ankle joint complex.